Master Degree in Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology

1st YEAR - 1st Semester

1st YEAR - 2nd Semester

2nd YEAR

• Course name: Master in Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology
• Course type: 2nd Cycle Studies - Continuity Master Programme
• Qualification awarded: Master
• Course coordinator: Profª. Doutora Paula Morais (pvmorais@ci.uc.pt)
• Mobility coordinator: Prof. Doutor António Pereira Coutinho (cafe@bot.uc.pt)
• Objectives: The Master's Degree in Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology aims to offer specialized, inter- and multidisciplinary training at an advanced level in different areas related to Microbiology. The training will cover the different domains in which the impact and action of microorganisms are recognized as relevant, namely in industry, in the area of human health, and in environmental protection. The master will encourage a critical appreciation of scientific literature to develop the confidence necessary for autonomous work, inside and outside science. It is intended that the student acquires a series of skills that will help her/him in her/his future career, in direct contact with professors and scientists who carry out research in these areas, but also in business environments. The operationalization of the general objectives of this Master's Degree will be implemented in each curricular unit in a specific way, through the
  accomplishment of different tasks in the respective scope.
• Duration: 4 semesters
• ECTS credits: 120
• Professional goals: The Master provides scientific training that allows students to provide services in various entities at national and international level. In the national field: Senior technicians in National State bodies, Companies and public institutions in the areas of the environment; Higher Education Institutions and/or Laboratories and/or Research Centers for the pursuit of training or research in the area of biotechnology and biomedicine; Pharmaceutical and food industry; R&D Laboratories, Higher Education and Research Institutions. National and international experts on topics related to the environment and health; Technicians or Experts in Civil Society Organizations (Foundations or Non Governmental Organizations). Internationally: Civil Society Organizations (Foundations or Non-Governmental Organizations), International Agencies, International Research Centers.
• Numerus clausus: 35
• Tuition fee: National student: / International student:
• Admission requirements: a) Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent in Life and Health Sciences, Biotechnology and Engineering (if it includes a biological component), and in related fields can apply.
• b) In duly justified cases, holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized as attesting the ability to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific Committee of the Department of Life Sciences.

• More information: UC website

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